Author’s note: Reflections in this article draw from Consumed: Nature and Movements of a Heart on Fire by Kenneth C. Alimba (2026). The devil is real. This is…
by Bishop Fulbert of Chartres (970-1028) Jesus Christ, the beginning and the end, the resurrection and the life, the perfect man who…
Lord, open our eyes, that we may see you in our brothers and sisters. Lord, open our ears, that we may hear…
Mary, Mother of grace, Mother of mercy, protect me from the enemy and receive me at the hour of death. Amen.
by Frank Parater (1897-1920) I have nothing to leave or give but my life, and this I have consecrated to the Sacred…
Lord, shake away my indifference and insensitivity to the plight of the poor. When I meet you hungry, thirsty or as a…
by Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582) Majestic sovereign, timeless wisdom, your kindness melts my hard, cold soul. Handsome lover, selfless giver, your…
Mary, Mother of grace,Sweet mother of clemency,Protect us from the enemy,And receive us at the hour of death.Jesus, to you be glory,Born…
by Julian of Norwich (1342-1423) And all this being so, it seemed to me that it was impossible that every kind of…
First Meditation: CreationO my great and good Creator, how much I owe to you. that in your mercy you raised me from…